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March 27, 2006|By RedEye.

Americans are unlikely to pay federal income taxes with their credit cards, even while the percentage who owe Uncle Sam and the amount they owe has increased, according to a study by Ipsos Insight. The poll found that more people would pay by credit card if the service were free. "A large convenience charge aimed directly at the consumer is clearly the barrier to broader use of this service," Doug Cottings, senior vice president with Ipsos Insight's Financial Services practice, said in a news release.

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68 Percent of American adults who are aware that the IRS accepts credit cards